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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
FDI
Foreign Direct Investment inflows  has shown a continuous increase from US$ 45.15 billion in 2014-15 to US$ 81.97 billion in 2020-21. During the last five financial years, Foreign Direct Investment  inflows worth US$ 339.55 billion have been reported into India. The financial year wise details are as under:
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S. No.
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Financial Year
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Amount of FDI inflows

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1.
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2016-17
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60.22
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2.
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2017-18
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60.97
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3.
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2018-19
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62.00
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4.
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2019-20
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74.39
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5.
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2020-21
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81.97
To promote Foreign Direct Investment , the Government has put in place an investor-friendly policy, wherein most sectors are open for 100% FDI under the Automatic route. Further, the policy on FDI is reviewed on an ongoing basis, to ensure that India remains attractive & investor friendly destination. Changes are made in the policy after having consultations with stakeholders including apex industry chambers, Associations, representatives of industries/groups and other organizations. Government has recently undertaken a number of reforms across sectors. In the last one year alone, reforms in the FDI policy have been undertaken in sectors such as Insurance, Defence, Petroleum & Natural Gas, Telecom, etc.
Foreign Direct Investment inflows serve to augment domestic investments, promote industrial development and employment generation across sectors and ancillary industries. Further, such investments bring international best practices and latest technologies which facilitate in skill development, export promotion and improvement of overall competitiveness of economy leading to overall economic growth and development in the country.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Shri Som Parkash, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Unauthorised Seeking of CDR
Central Government has not received any complaint from telecom companies regarding seeking of Call Details Records . Police and public order are State subjects as per seventh schedule of the Constitution of India and States are responsible for prevention, detection and investigations of such crimes through their law enforcement machinery. State Law Enforcement authorities can take necessary action as per provision of law. Central database of such actions taken by the State Governments is not maintained. Ministry of Home Affairs has issued guidelines in 2016 for seeking Call details records  under the statutory provisions contained in Section 92 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 or Section 5 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 read with Rule 419A of the Indian Telegraph  Rules, 2007.
M/s Google has been approached for sharing its Application Programming Interface .
Microsoft has been approached for sharing a tool that aids in finding and removing known images of child exploitation.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Army And PLA Jointly Celebrate Chinese National Day
Ceremonial Border Personnel Meetings  were organised at Natu La, Bum La and Kibithu on 01 Oct 2019 to celebrate the Chinese National Day. The BPM mechanism has evolved into an important interface where local issues get discussed and are resolved thereby fostering confidence amongst the Border Guarding Troops. This ensures prevalence of peace & tranquility along the LAC.
The events commenced with hoisting of national flags and rendition of the national anthems of both nations which was followed by a ceremonial welcome address by the respective Delegation Leaders. The function involved extension of greetings, exchange of mementos and display of cultural programmes. The proceedings reflected a mutual desire to maintain an environment of Peace & Tranquility along the LAC which is a prerequisite for good relations between both the nations.
The delegations of both the countries interacted with each other in an environment of amity and friendship. During the interaction, the participants reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen friendship and maintain peace & tranquility along the LAC. The delegations parted amidst feeling of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the existing cordial relations along the LAC.
Ministry of Defence
UPSC declares results of Combined Defence Services Examination , 2018
Union Public Service Commission has declared the results of the Combined Defence Services Examination , 2018 examination here today. The following are the lists, in order of merit, in respect of 195  candidates who have finally qualified on the basis of interviews held by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence for admission to theOfficers Training Academy, Chennai; for 110th Short Service Commission Course   and  ^officers Training Academy, Chennai; 24th Short Service Commission Women  Course; commencing in October, 2019. The list of 110th Short Service Commission Course   also includes the names of the candidates who were recommended earlier on the basis of the result of the same examination for admission to Indian Military Academy, Dehradun; Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala and Air Force Academy, Hyderabad  Training Course.
The number of vacancies as intimated by the Government, for  110th Short Service Commission Course  is 225 and for  24th Short Service Commission Women  Course is 12.
The results of Medical Examination of candidates have not been taken into account in preparing the merit list. The candidature of all the candidates is Provisional. Verification of Date of Birth and Educational Qualification of these Candidates will be done by Army Headquarters.
Candidates can also obtain information regarding results by accessing to UPSC website http://www.upsc.gov.in. However, marks of the candidates will be available within 15 days from the date of declaration of final results on commission’s website for 30 days.
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Ministry of Defence
VISIT OF ADM R HARI KUMAR, CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF, TO USA
Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff  attended the 25th International Seapower Symposium  in the United States from 19 - 22 Sep 23.
ISS is conducted by the US Navy at US Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island and provides the opportunity to engage with the FFCs towards the shared vision of enhancing maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
The CNS also held bilateral engagements on the sidelines of the ISS with his counterparts from various countries including the USA, Australia, Egypt, Fiji, Israel, Italy Japan, Kenya, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Singapore & UK.
The extensive engagements during the visit are a demonstration of the Indian Navy’s steadfastness towards realising the vision for a Free Open and Inclusive Indo-Pacific and International Rules-Based Order.
During the visit extensive deliberations were also held towards exploring greater IN-USN operational engagements at bilateral and multilateral exercises such as the Malabar, RIMPAC, Sea Dragon and Tiger Triumph. Regular Subject Matter Expert exchange also takes place between both the Navies to institutionalise interoperability in various fields.
At the ISS the CNS spoke extensively about the challenges of Human Resource Management, with specific reference to recruitment and retention of trained personnel and India’s initiatives towards addressing these through the Agnipath Scheme, empowering women and driving the Indian Navy into a gender-neutral force.
The visit of the CNS to the US provided a significant opportunity for Apex Level Navy to Navy engagements for deepening bilateral cooperation as well as engaging with diverse partners across the Indo-Pacific.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change addresses Valedictory Session of National Youth Conference on Vayu: The Vital Life Force
Urges youth of the country to embrace Bhartiya tradition to fight against air pollution
Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey addressed the valedictory session of National Youth Conference on Vayu: The Vital Life Force, in Odisha today.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Choubey laid emphasis on the role of panchmahabhoot, the five basic elements of creation in sustaining and nurturing life. Realizing the immense trove of knowledge left by ancient Indian civilizations, who lived in harmony with the planet and nature, he expressed that it is time India rediscovers the significance and relevance of Indian thought, and initiatives are taken to promote the Bharatiya world view at the global level.
He appreciated the dissemination of knowledge through technical sessions and paper presentations undertaken on various aspects of air quality management such as atmospheric sciences, thermal pollution, role of meteorology, composition of air, climate change, impact on agriculture, among others.
Sh. Choubey said that the Central Government has taken several measures for air quality management in the country such as developing National Clean Air Programme with air pollution reduction targets, augmenting air quality monitoring network , etc. This conference takes the efforts forward by bringing together all the important stakeholders and helping us broaden the discussion on air quality improvement. The conference strengthens the message that we need to adopt as per nature and treat nature and culture with respect.
Addressing a gathering of over 900 delegates, Sh. Choubey said that the youth of the country have an important role in building the future of India and such youth conferences provide further impetus to the government’s efforts to constructively engage the youth and give them a platform to present their innovative ideas to solve air quality challenges.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, along with Central Pollution Control Board, at Siksha O Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha commemorated the union of modern and traditional knowledge, to tackle air pollution in the country at the youth conference.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 215.67 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- 19,25,881 doses administered in last 24 hours
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 45,749
- Active cases stand at 0.1%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.71%
- 5,675 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,39,36,092
- 5,108 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 89.02 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,55,231 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Shri Piyush Goyal calls upon the Startups to help India become self-reliant in Energy and Defence sectors
“Covid-19, the ‘biggest of the century’ crisis, converted into an opportunity, wherein many of our boys and girls came up with innovative solutions”: Shri Piyush Goyal
‘Make in India’ programme launched 8 years ago, - the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, and the outcome of Covid-19, everything collectively is helping India’s growth trajectory, says Shri Goyal
Government doors open 24x7 for Startups- Shri Goyal
Every crisis can be converted into an opportunity like that of Covid-19. Covid-19 is a big crisis and the ‘biggest of the century’ crisis was converted into an opportunity, wherein many of our boys and girls came up with innovative solutions to the problems, said Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, at the ET Startup awards in Bengaluru.
Shri Goyal said one can find many opportunities, like even in the current war crisis. The present Ukraine-Russia crisis is a wakeup call for all of us, not to be dependent on crude oil and defence equipments. He asked Startups to help India become self-reliant in energy needs. Some of the Startups are looking for innovative ways for indigenization of defence equipments. He also said that the present situation fits in so beautifully in the Make in India programme launched 8 years ago, - the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, and the outcome of Covid-19, everything collectively is helping India’s growth trajectory. During his interaction with ET's Executive Editor Shri Bodhisattva Ganguli , Shri Goyal listed several illustrations where the Startups could provide solutions to resolve problems.
The Minister assured the Startups that government was listening to their needs, and that its doors are open 24×7.
While referring to the traffic problem in Bengaluru, Shri Goyal asked Startups to find solutions to ease the traffic.
Prior to the interaction session during the ceremony last night, Railway Minster Shri Ashwini Vaishnav presented the awards and addressed the elite gathering. He said that the Semiconductor policy provides support to Startups.
Economic Times Startup Awards were presented in nine categories, - Startup of the year, Midas Touch, Women Ahead, Comeback Kid, Best on Campus, Social Enterprise, Top Innovator, Boots Trap Champ and Covid-led Business Transformation.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Inter-Ministerial Committee reviews prices & availability of Onions & Tomatoes
The Department of Consumer Affairs through an inter-ministerial committee today again reviewed inter alia, the prices and availability of Onions and Tomatoes. The meeting was attended by representatives of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Food Processing, NAFED, Mother Dairy, Kendriya Bhandar, Representative of Delhi Government, representative from APMC Azadpur and senior officials of the Department of Consumer Affairs.
During the meeting, it was informed that there have been some disruptions in the supplies because of Diwali Holidays and rains in some of the growing areas affecting harvesting. This has led to a rise in prices but the increase in arrivals which has begun would have a direct impact on arresting and then reducing the prices in the wholesale as well as the retail market.
It was also informed by a senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture that harvesting of Kharif Onion is underway in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and has begun in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh  and Rajasthan. Late Kharif sowing has been completed in Maharashtra, M.P. and Gujarat. As per reports received so far, area coverage under Kharif is expected to be more than last year.
In case of Tomatoes it was informed that harvesting is underway in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka. While arrivals of Tomato has started improving, it has been somewhat affected due to heavy rains in Maharashtra and Karnataka. Arrivals are expected to improve during mid-November with harvesting taking place in Rajasthan, M.P., Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
The following table shows the break-up of arrivals at Delhi Azadpur Mandi.
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Arrivals date at Delhi APMC
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Tomatoes
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Onions
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1st November
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531.1
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769.5
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31st October
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363.7
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768.4
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30th October
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487.8
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814.5
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29th October
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165.0
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206.2
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28th October
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268.2
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236.7
To provide further relief to consumers, the following key decisions have been taken:
- Mother Dairy to augment their supplies of Onions by sourcing quality Onions from the open market for retailing in Delhi market. APMC Delhi will facilitate Mother Dairy in its operations.
- Steps are being taken to facilitate movement of Onions and Tomatoes.
- There are also reports that 80 containers of Onions have been imported from Egypt and Netherlands the supplies from which are likely to reach the markets.
Ministry of Tourism
India and Australia sign Memorandum of Understanding  on Tourism cooperation
MoU to help give fillip to tourism post pandemic between the two countries
India and Australia have signed Memorandum of Understanding  on Tourism cooperation in the field of Tourism on 11th February 2022 in New Delhi. The MoU on behalf of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, was signed by Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles and on behalf of Government of Australia it was signed by The Hon Dan Tehan MP, Minister of Trade, Tourism and Investment.
The Memorandum of Understanding  in the field of tourism will enhance cooperation and encourage Expansion of bilateral relations in tourism. The MoU will facilitate Exchange of information and data related to tourism, Cooperation between tourism stakeholders, particularly hotels and tour operators, Cooperation and exchanges between training and education providers in tourism and hospitality, Investment in the tourism and hospitality sectors, Visits of tour operators and wholesalers, media and opinion makers, High quality, safe, ethical and sustainable tourism development, Interest in major cultural, artistic and sporting events, Opportunities for traveler education on applicable laws, rules and instructions in each other’s country and Enhanced tourism engagement in multilateral fora.
Australia is one of the most important tourism generating markets for India . The signing of Memorandum of Understanding with Australia will be instrumental in increasing tourists’ arrival from this important source market.
India and Australia had previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding on tourism cooperation in the field of tourism on 18.11.2014. Under the framework of the said MoU three meeting of Joint Working Group Meeting on tourism between India and Australia were conducted. This above Memorandum of Understanding had expired in the year 2019.
The MoU facilitated promotion of tourist traffic between two countries. The number of Australian visited India has increased consistently in the last few years. In 2016, there were 2,93,625 Australian tourists visited India which increased to 3,67,241 in 2019 and Number of Indians visited Australia also increased consistently from 2,62,250 to 5,89,539 in 2019. From 27th November 2014, India is offering Electronic Tourist Visa to the citizens of Australia.
Presently, Ministry of Tourism has MoUs with 45 countries. The present MoU between India and Australia in the field of Tourism is expected to give a fillip to tourism promotion post pandemic between two countries.
Vice President's Secretariat
Preserve our Culture and Heritage in the country where you live: Vice President advises NRIs
Do something for your native place and the society;
India is on the move and going to be the 3rd largest economy in coming years;
Interacts with NRIs who participated in Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2019
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that the NRIs living around the world should preserve our culture and heritage and do something for their native place and the society. He was interacting with the NRIs participated in the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2019 which was held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, who called on him at his residence, here today.
Shri Naidu said that one should always remember five things – Mother, Native Place, Mother Tongue, Motherland and the Teacher. He advised the NRIs to speak in their respective mother tongues when they are at home. He also advised them to teach mother tongue to their children.
The Vice President said that India is on the move and it is going to become the 3rd largest economies in coming few years. While the world economy is going down, India is performing better, he added.
Shri Naidu advised the NRIs to respect the country where they are living and follow their rules and regulations which gave them shelter. Do your best for the development of that country and at the same time, do something for your motherland, he added.
About 50 NRIs from various countries who hail from states like Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Punjab etc., have called on the Vice President. All the NRIs have appreciated the Vice President for sparing much time and interacting with them.
Sikh community delegation complimented and thanked the Vice President for Kartarpur Sahib Corridor initiative. The NRIs were particularly appreciative of the of the arrangements made for the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Varanasi and arrangements at Kumbh Mela and the hospitality affections shown by the people wherever they were going.
Ministry of Defence
FOCINC ENC Reviews Operational Readiness of Eastern Fleet
Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain PVSM, AVSM, VSM Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command reviewed the operational preparedness and combat-readiness of Eastern Fleet at sea over four days. 22 ships of the Eastern Fleet participated in the Operational Readiness Inspection. During the review, force protection against asymmetric attacks, weapon firings, anti-submarine drills including torpedo firings and fleet manoeuvres were demonstrated under realistic conditions. FOCINC East embarked on various Fleet ships to witness their readiness first hand and also interacted with the men onboard. The fleet was put through paces to showcase the multi-dimensional warfare capabilities in protecting the vast maritime borders and offshore assets of the country.
Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, the Eastern Fleet has maintained a very high ops tempo to meet all National tasking in and beyond the Indian Ocean Region, including events in wake of the Galwan crisis. Exercises and evolutions covering the entire spectrum of Naval Operations were undertaken at sea and the Fleet continued to hone its skills for various Naval Operations. The ships have also been regularly deployed across the Indian Navy’s Area of Responsibility for Mission-Based Deployments and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief  missions. Towards progressing diplomatic role of the Indian Navy, ships of the Eastern Fleet have engaged in bilateral/ multilateral exercises with a large number of friendly navies.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives due to fire tragedy in Kolkata
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to the fire tragedy in Kolkata.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Saddened by the loss of lives due to the fire tragedy in Kolkata. In this hour of sadness, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover at the earliest."
Ministry of Heavy Industries
National Policy For Development of Heavy Industries
Ministry of Heavy Industries seeks to provide technology development as well as environment friendly technologies in the industry through innovative policies/schemes.
Accordingly, to strengthen the Capital Goods sector the National Capital Goods Policy, 2016 was laid out in which it is recommended to take initiatives to accelerate the growth of the Capital Goods Sector. The objectives of the Policy are:
1.To increase the total production
2. To increase employment 
3. To increase the domestic market share
4. To increase exports
5.To significantly enhance availability of skilled manpower with higher productivity in the capital goods sector.
6. To improve ‘technology depth’ in capital goods sub-sectors by increasing research intensity in India.
7. To promote standards to enhance the quality regime in the capital goods sector through relevant standards to propel the sector and curb inflow of sub-standard capital goods
8. To promote SMEs to enhance growth and build capacity of SMEs to compete with established domestic and international firms and become national and global champions of capital goods in the future.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Heavy Industries Shri Krishan
Pal Gurjar in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.